Empire actor Jussie Smollett freed on US$100K bond after charge laid in ‘hoax’ attack
The Alex Pierson Show · 640 Toronto / Curiouscast
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Show Notes
Alex is joined by Teodrose Fikre, co-founder, editor and independent observer, the Ghion Journal, to take a closer look at the case involving Empire actor Jussie Smollett, who was charged with felony disorderly conduct Wednesday evening for allegedly lying to Chicago police on Jan. 29.
In the report, the actor, who is openly gay, said he was attacked by two masked men who yelled racist and homophobic slurs at him.
Chicago police said Thursday morning that Smollett paid $3,500 to stage the attack because he was dissatisfied with his Empire salary.
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